Dad's Army. Sergeant Wilson (John Le Mesurier). Copyright: BBC
John Le Mesurier: It's All Been Rather Lovely

John Le Mesurier: It's All Been Rather Lovely

  • TV documentary
  • BBC Two
  • 2012
  • 1 episode

BBC Two celebrates the life and work of Dad's Army star John Le Mesurier. Also features Mark Eden, Michael Palin, David Malin, Ian Lavender, Bruce Copp and more.

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Dad's Army. Image shows from L to R: Private Godfrey (Arnold Ridley), Lance Corporal Jones (Clive Dunn), Private Walker (James Beck), Captain Mainwaring (Arthur Lowe), Private Frazer (John Laurie), Sergeant Wilson (John Le Mesurier), Private Pike (Ian Lavender)
 TV

Dad's Army

Beloved sitcom about the struggles of a Home Guard platoon during World War II who are fighting incompetence, age and pomposity more than Nazis.

Dad's Army. Image shows from L to R: L/Cpl. Jones (Clive Dunn), Sgt. Wilson (John Le Mesurier), Pte. Pike (Ian Lavender), Pte. Frazer (John Laurie), Pte. Walker (James Beck), Capt. Mainwaring (Arthur Lowe), Pte. Godfrey (Arnold Ridley). Copyright: Norcon Productions
 Film

Dad's Army

Feature-length film version of the classic sitcom about the Home Guard unit of a small seaside town.

Dad's Army. Copyright: BBC
 Radio

Dad's Army

Whilst the Walmington-On-Sea Home Guard are most famous for their exploits on television, they did also carry out their duty on the wireless.

Don't Panic! The Dad's Army Story
 TV

Don't Panic! The Dad's Army Story

Victoria Wood presents the true story behind Britain's timeless comedy with footage of the cast on location and personal tales about making the show.

David Croft
 TV

You Have Been Watching... David Croft

Celebration of the life and work of comedy writer, director and producer David Croft, who died earlier this year.

The Unforgettable.... Copyright: North One Television / Watchmaker Productions
 TV

The Unforgettable...

Factual documentaries diving into the lives of some of Britain's most influential comedians, comics and actors.

George And The Dragon. Image shows from L to R: George Russell (Sid James), Gabrielle Dragon (Peggy Mount). Copyright: Associated Television
 TV

George And The Dragon

Sid James stars as chauffeur George, constantly warring against formidable housekeeper Gabrielle Dragon (Peggy Mount) in the home of Colonel Maynard.

Hattie. Hattie Jacques (Ruth Jones). Copyright: Angel Eye Media
 TV

Hattie

Ruth Jones takes on the role of larger-than-life Carry On actress Hattie Jacques in this BBC Four biopic.

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